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Archives for December 1999

Did Abraham (pbuh) Commit Shirk?

Question I was going through the articles in your web-site and came across this one. Did Abraham (pbuh) Commit shirk: The explanation given by the scholar is something worth a praise. Even for a Muslim like me, doubts crept in, as to how a mature Ibrahim (pbuh) could assume celestial bodies as God. But out […]

If a Person Dies During Ramadhan

Question I want to ask whether it is true that if some body died during the month of Ramdhan his previous sins will be vanished? Or will he still be responsible for them? Answer As a principle, it should be remembered that according to the Qur’an, a person shall only be rewarded in the hereafter […]

Who Committed the Mistake – Adam or Eve?

Question Contrary to Christians, who hold that the root of all evil is in the woman owing to the belief that it was Eve who was tempted by Satan… as Muslims, we have always been taught that it was both Adam and Eve who were tempted. In Surah Ta Ha, Ayah 120, the Qur’an tells […]

Did the Prophet (pbuh) Ever Commit a Mistake?

Question Did The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ever make a mistake? If so, then please elaborate with an example. Answer The Prophet (pbuh) never committed any mistake in the deliverance of God’s message. It is in this sphere that, according to the Qur’an God closely guards His prophets Himself as well as through His angels to […]

Does Zaka’h Apply If One Owes a Loan?

Question Does one have to pay Zaka’h, if one owns a house on mortgage? Answer Zaka’h is not to be paid on any amount that is borrowed from someone. However, this does not mean that the borrower is not liable to pay any Zaka’h on his wealth. On the contrary, it means that if a […]

A Further Clarification Regarding Mairaj

Question I wanted to ask you a clarification on your opinion regarding Me`raaj. You said it was a dream, yet Bani Israeel, the first verse, Allah says that he took the Prophet (S) from Masjid Haraam to Masjid ul Aqsa. Is there where the word ro’yaa (I have read nuriyahoo, but I do not speak […]

Al-Anbiyaa 21: 85 – Who is the Prophet Dhul Kifl?

Question The only mention of Prophet Dhu’l-Kifl that I have come across is in Surah Al-Anbiaa, Ayah 85.  Do we know more about this Prophet?  I know that the Qur’an refers to some of the Prophets by other names; for example, Prophet Yunus is referred to as “Dhu’n-Nun“, or the “Lord of the Fish.”  Could it be […]

Using Toothpaste While Fasting

Question Thank you for this website. I have learnt a lot from your answers. Could you tell me if using toothpaste on a toothbrush in order to clean the teeth is prohibited during fasting in the month of Ramadhan? Thank you for your answer Answer JazaakAllah for your encouraging remarks on our website. Although using […]